Who should own your domain and hosting? Access after handover

Many problems after delivery arise from unclear account ownership. This short guide helps establish ownership from the beginning.

Open accounts in your own name

Register domain and hosting accounts with an email belonging to your business. An agency or developer can access them as an invited user.

Add renewal dates to your calendar

An expired domain can interrupt both your website and email. Enable automatic renewal and keep billing details current.

What to request at handover

• Access to domain, hosting and DNS panels
• An administrator account for your content management system
• Design files and brand assets
• Access to the source-code repository
• Backup and restore instructions

Store access details securely

Use a password manager instead of sharing passwords by email or message, and enable two-factor authentication.

This article is for general information and does not replace legal or financial advice.